From 1 October 2026, we regulate the physician associate profession in Aotearoa New Zealand

Our job is to protect the public by ensuring doctors and physician associates are competent and fit to practise. Find out more about physician associates and what you need to know [here] .

Dempsey,
Clare

Doctor

Nelson
No registered speciality
Not practising (certificate expires 10 July 2026)

Practitioner type

Doctor
Status
Practising certificate dates

1 March 2026 — 10 July 2026
Conditions

None
Qualifications
MB BCh 2023 Cardiff
- Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
- Cardiff University, Wales
Provisional scope

Awarded 8 September 2025

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From 1 October 2026, we regulate the physician associate profession in Aotearoa New Zealand

Practitioner type

Status

Practising certificate dates

Scope of practice

Conditions

Qualifications

Provisional scope